ORLANDO, Fla. — The federal government has approved Orlando International Airport’s application to offer passenger flights to Cuba, the airport said.
“Orlando International Airport can now provide more convenient access to Cuba for Cubanborn residents in Central Florida,” Phil Brown, executive director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, said in a news release. “This further positions Orlando International Airport for future service development opportunities.”
The airport made its request for flights to Cuba in 2011. No Orlando-to-Cuba flights are currently scheduled, according to the airport.